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{{ | {{Short description|2000 Indian Tamil-language film}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Thirunelveli | | name = Thirunelveli | ||
| image = Thirunelveli (film).jpg | | image = Thirunelveli (film).jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[Bharathi Kannan]] | | director = [[Bharathi Kannan]] | ||
| producer = [[R. B. Choudary]] | | producer = [[R. B. Choudary]] | ||
| writer = | | writer = | ||
| starring = [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]<br>[[Roja | | starring = [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]<br />[[Roja Selvamani|Roja]]<br />[[Karan (actor)|Karan]] | ||
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | | music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
| cinematography = Rajarajan | | cinematography = Rajarajan | ||
| editing = V. Jaishankar | | editing = V. Jaishankar | ||
| studio = [[Super Good Films]] | | studio = [[Super Good Films]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2000|01|15|ref1=}} | |||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2000|01|15|ref1= | | runtime = | ||
| runtime = | | country = India | ||
| country = India | | language = Tamil | ||
| language = Tamil | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Thirunelveli''''' | '''''Thirunelveli''''' ({{Translation|[[Tirunelveli|Sacred Paddy Hedge]]}})<ref>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://tirunelveli.nic.in/history/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622071729/https://tirunelveli.nic.in/history/ |archive-date=22 June 2024 |access-date=22 June 2024 |website=tirunelveli.nic.in |language=en}}</ref> is a 2000 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]], directed by [[Bharathi Kannan]]. The film stars [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] and [[Roja Selvamani|Roja]] while [[Karan (actor)|Karan]], [[Udhaya (actor)|Udhaya]] and [[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] among others form an ensemble cast. Music for the film was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] and the film was released on 15 January 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=திருநெல்வேலி / Thirunelveli (2000) |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/thirunelveli |url-status=live |access-date=11 January 2023 |website=Screen 4 Screen |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111130739/https://screen4screen.com/movies/thirunelveli }}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Thulasi ([[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]) is a rich landlord in Tirunelveli who lives with his brother Varadappan ([[Karan (actor)|Karan]]) and mother ([[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]). Varadappan has a wife ([[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]]), son (Shankthi Kumar), and a daughter Rani ([[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]]). Thulasi is well-respected in his hometown, and he never lies at any circumstance. A small flashback is shown where Thulasi was in love with | Thulasi ([[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]) is a rich landlord in [[Tirunelveli]] who lives with his brother Varadappan ([[Karan (actor)|Karan]]) and mother ([[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]). Varadappan has a wife ([[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]]), son (Shankthi Kumar), and a daughter Rani ([[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]]). Thulasi is well-respected in his hometown, and he never lies at any circumstance. A small flashback is shown where Thulasi was in love with Kattazhagi, but she died. Enmity prevails between Thulasi and Soonaswamy ([[S. S. Chandran]]). Satha is appointed as Varadappan's car driver, and love blossoms between Satha and Rani. Thulasi realises this but does not disclose this to Varadappan, as he would try to separate the couple. Soonaswamy joins hands with Velu Nayakkar [[Ponnambalam (actor)|Ponnambalam]], a local thug and tries to separate Thulasi and Varadappan, in which he succeeds. Thulasi leaves home with his mother. Now, Varadappan finds out about Rani's love affair and decides to kill her and Satha. The couple runs to Thulasi for life. Thulasi hides them in his home. When Varadappan inquires about the couple to Thulasi, he lies that he is not aware of their whereabouts. Varadappan leaves the place, believing that Thulasi will never lie. The couple thanks Thulasi for saving their lives but are shocked to see him dead. Varadappan then realises his mistake and apologises. The couple is united. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
{{ | {{cast listing| | ||
* [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Thulasi | * [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Thulasi Nayakkar | ||
* [[ | * [[Karan (actor)|Karan]] as Varadappan Nayakkar | ||
* [[ | * [[Roja Selvamani|Roja]] as Kattazhagi | ||
* [[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] as Varadappan's wife | * [[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] as Varadappan's wife | ||
* [[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]] as Rani | * [[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]] as Rani | ||
* [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Thulasi's mother | * [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Thulasi's mother | ||
* [[Udhaya (actor)|Udhaya]] as | * [[Udhaya (actor)|Udhaya]] as Satha | ||
* [[S. S. Chandran]] as Soonaswamy | * [[S. S. Chandran]] as Soonaswamy Naidu | ||
* [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Soonaswamy's son | * [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Soonaswamy's son | ||
* [[ | * [[Ponnambalam (actor)|Ponnambalam]] as Velu | ||
* [[Ramya Krishnan]] as Azhagamma | * [[Alex (actor)|Alex]] as Aranmanai | ||
*[[Raghava Lawrence]] as dancer in "Yele Azhagamma" | * [[Ramya Krishnan]] as Azhagamma in "Yele Azhagamma" | ||
* [[Nellai Siva]] as Manickam | |||
* [[Bonda Mani]] | |||
;Uncredited | |||
* [[King Kong (actor)|King Kong]] | |||
* [[Thalapathy Dinesh]] | |||
* [[Raghava Lawrence]] as dancer in "Yele Azhagamma" | |||
}} | |||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https:// | Soundtrack was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 1999 |title=Thirunelveli (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Ilaiyaraaja |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/thirunelveli-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1400450786 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111135656/https://music.apple.com/us/album/thirunelveli-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1400450786 |archive-date=11 January 2023 |access-date=11 January 2023 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tirunelveli (2000) |url=https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/tirunelveli-songs-T0001035 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517005658/https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/tirunelveli-songs-T0001035 |archive-date=17 May 2022 |accessdate=14 October 2021 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{ | |||
{| | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics || '''Length''' | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Ini Naalum Thirunaal" || [[Arunmozhi]], [[Swarnalatha]], Ilaiyaraaja, [[S. N. Surendar]], [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] || [[Muthulingam (poet)|Muthulingam]] || 04:49 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Ola Kudisayile" || [[Biju Narayanan]] || Chidambaranathan || 05:04 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Kattazhagi" || [https://www.devieneithiyar.com/ Devie Neithiyar]|| Mayil || 05:29 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Thirunelveli" || [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], Ilaiyaraaja || [[Pulamaipithan]] || 05:51 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Yele Azhagamma" || [[Arunmozhi]], [[K. S. Chithra]] || Bharathi Kannan || 05:23 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Endha Paavi" || [[Sunanda (singer)|Sunandha]] || Su. Ashok || 01:38 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Saathi Enum" || Ilaiyaraaja || Poovai Senguttuvan || 02:09 | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Reception == | |||
Malini Mannath wrote for ''Chennai Online'', "The director, like the audience, seems to have had enough of filial bonding, and takes recourse to the caste factor to pep up his narration [...] Vivek's comedy track is weird, but provides some welcome relief".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |title=Thirunelveli |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov25.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040131122756/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov25.asp |archive-date=31 January 2004 |access-date=12 January 2023 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref> ''Tamil Star'' wrote, "It is Prabhu's sensitive portrayal and a more gripping narrative after the interval that have saved the film from slipping into mediocrity [...] Fight scenes are well executed . But Ilayaraja's music is disappointing".<ref>{{cite web |title=Movie: Thirunelveli |url=http://www.tamilstar.com/reviews/thirunelveli/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081122023810/http://www.tamilstar.com/reviews/thirunelveli |archive-date=22 November 2008 |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=Tamil Star}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title | * {{IMDb title}} | ||
* {{Rotten Tomatoes}} | |||
[[Category:2000 drama films]] | |||
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[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:2000 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2000 Tamil-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films directed by Bharathi Kannan]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]] | [[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
[[Category:Films shot in Tirunelveli]] | [[Category:Films shot in Tirunelveli]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Indian drama films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Super Good Films films]] | ||
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]] | |||
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| Directed by | Bharathi Kannan |
| Produced by | R. B. Choudary |
| Starring | Prabhu Roja Karan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | Rajarajan |
| Edited by | V. Jaishankar |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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Thirunelveli (transl. Sacred Paddy Hedge)[1] is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Bharathi Kannan. The film stars Prabhu and Roja while Karan, Udhaya and Sithara among others form an ensemble cast. Music for the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and the film was released on 15 January 2000.[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Thulasi (Prabhu) is a rich landlord in Tirunelveli who lives with his brother Varadappan (Karan) and mother (Manorama). Varadappan has a wife (Sithara), son (Shankthi Kumar), and a daughter Rani (Vindhya). Thulasi is well-respected in his hometown, and he never lies at any circumstance. A small flashback is shown where Thulasi was in love with Kattazhagi, but she died. Enmity prevails between Thulasi and Soonaswamy (S. S. Chandran). Satha is appointed as Varadappan's car driver, and love blossoms between Satha and Rani. Thulasi realises this but does not disclose this to Varadappan, as he would try to separate the couple. Soonaswamy joins hands with Velu Nayakkar Ponnambalam, a local thug and tries to separate Thulasi and Varadappan, in which he succeeds. Thulasi leaves home with his mother. Now, Varadappan finds out about Rani's love affair and decides to kill her and Satha. The couple runs to Thulasi for life. Thulasi hides them in his home. When Varadappan inquires about the couple to Thulasi, he lies that he is not aware of their whereabouts. Varadappan leaves the place, believing that Thulasi will never lie. The couple thanks Thulasi for saving their lives but are shocked to see him dead. Varadappan then realises his mistake and apologises. The couple is united.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Prabhu as Thulasi Nayakkar
- Karan as Varadappan Nayakkar
- Roja as Kattazhagi
- Sithara as Varadappan's wife
- Vindhya as Rani
- Manorama as Thulasi's mother
- Udhaya as Satha
- S. S. Chandran as Soonaswamy Naidu
- Vivek as Soonaswamy's son
- Ponnambalam as Velu
- Alex as Aranmanai
- Ramya Krishnan as Azhagamma in "Yele Azhagamma"
- Nellai Siva as Manickam
- Bonda Mani
- Uncredited
- King Kong
- Thalapathy Dinesh
- Raghava Lawrence as dancer in "Yele Azhagamma"
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3][4]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Ini Naalum Thirunaal" | Arunmozhi, Swarnalatha, Ilaiyaraaja, S. N. Surendar, Manorama | Muthulingam | 04:49 |
| "Ola Kudisayile" | Biju Narayanan | Chidambaranathan | 05:04 |
| "Kattazhagi" | Devie Neithiyar | Mayil | 05:29 |
| "Thirunelveli" | Mano, Ilaiyaraaja | Pulamaipithan | 05:51 |
| "Yele Azhagamma" | Arunmozhi, K. S. Chithra | Bharathi Kannan | 05:23 |
| "Endha Paavi" | Sunandha | Su. Ashok | 01:38 |
| "Saathi Enum" | Ilaiyaraaja | Poovai Senguttuvan | 02:09 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Malini Mannath wrote for Chennai Online, "The director, like the audience, seems to have had enough of filial bonding, and takes recourse to the caste factor to pep up his narration [...] Vivek's comedy track is weird, but provides some welcome relief".[5] Tamil Star wrote, "It is Prabhu's sensitive portrayal and a more gripping narrative after the interval that have saved the film from slipping into mediocrity [...] Fight scenes are well executed . But Ilayaraja's music is disappointing".[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "History". tirunelveli.nic.in. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ↑ "திருநெல்வேலி / Thirunelveli (2000)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ↑ "Thirunelveli (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Ilaiyaraaja". Apple Music. 6 September 1999. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ↑ "Tirunelveli (2000)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ↑ Mannath, Malini. "Thirunelveli". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 31 January 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ↑ "Movie: Thirunelveli". Tamil Star. Archived from the original on 22 November 2008. Retrieved 27 August 2022.